Spanish Flea

· by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

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(CN.C.)There was a (Bb)lit tle (Am7)Span ish (D7)flea.

A rec ord (C7)star he thought he’d be.

He’d heard of (Bb)sing ers like (Eb)Bea tles, (Ab)The (Db)Chip munks he’d (Gb)seen on (B)T.

(F)V.

(CN.C.)Why not a lit tle Span ish (Bb)flea?

And (Am7)so he (D7)hid

in side a (C7)dog gie from Ma drid,

ar riv ing (Bb)here in the (Eb)cit y (Ab)still (Db)sing ing his (Gb)sweet har (B)mo (F)ny,

(CN.C.)as broke as an y flea could (Bb)be.

(CN.C.)He walked a (Eb)round as if he owned the town, hum (Eb7)ming his (Ab)pint size (Eb7)mel o (G)dy.

With (Eb7)his (Ab7)gui (Db)tar he knew he’d be a star, and (Db7)in his (Gb)old home town how (F7)proud they’d be!

(CN.C.)Then all at (Bb)once he (Am7)met a (D7)man

who said, “I’ll (C7)help you if (C9)I can.

He list ened (Bb)first to his (Eb)song, then (Ab)he (Db)sang right a (Gb)long, for (B)you (F)see,

(CN.C.)he loved the lit tle Span ish (Bb)flea.

(CN.C.)“You’ll be the (Eb)rage.

I’ll put you on the stage in (Eb7)cos tumes (Ab)like you’ve (Eb7)nev er (G)worn.” Well, (Eb7)at (Ab7)a (Db)glance he knew this was his chance.

Yes, (Db7)all at (Gb)once a Span ish (F7)star was born.

(CN.C.)For when the (Bb)peo ple (Am7)heard him (D7)play

they all be (C7)gan to shout, (C9)“O lé.”

He was the (Bb)pride of the (Eb)na tion, (Ab)a (Db)sing ing sen (Gb)sa tion (B)was (F)he,

(CN.C.)he loved the lit tle Span ish (Bb)flea.

(CN.C.)“You’ll be the though he was just a (Gb7)Span (F7)ish (Bb)Flea.

Spanish Flea by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Spanish Flea” by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 130 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Spanish Flea" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Spanish Flea"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Spanish Flea" use?: Just 19 chords: Ab, Ab7, Am7, B, Bb, C, C7, C9, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass songs work for kids?: Try "Spanish Flea", "The Lonely Bull", "This Guy's In Love With You". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.